Montana’s STEM/Healthcare Scholarship Program

Organization: Montana STEM/Healthcare Scholarship Program—click here to apply

Application Opens: Applications open 12/01/2024

Overview: Montana’s STEM/Healthcare Scholarship Program incentivizes high school students to pursue and complete degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and healthcare fields. Scholarships aim to increase STEM/Healthcare workforce participation in Montana. Eligible students may receive up to $1,000 in their first year, with increased amounts in subsequent years, contingent upon legislative funding.

Key Information:

• Location: Montana, USA

• Modality: In-person at qualifying campuses

• Compensation: $1,000 for the first year, $1,500 for the second and third years, and $2,000 for the fourth year

• Estimated Time Commitment: Recipients must remain enrolled full-time (12+ credits per semester)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Montana residency as defined by Board of Regents Policy 940.1

• Graduation from a high school accredited by the Montana Board of Public Education

• Cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.25

• Completion of 4 years of college-prep math and 3 years of college-prep science

• Acceptance to and enrollment in a qualifying Montana campus the fall immediately following graduation

• Declaration of a qualifying STEM or Healthcare major

• Enrollment as a full-time student (12+ credits per semester)

• Seeking a first certificate, or 2-year or 4-year degree